Our Anirevo 2026 Cosplay Contest is your chance to bring your favourite characters to life and showcase your creativity on our biggest stage!

Whether you’re brand new or a seasoned cosplayer, our contest is open to all experience levels — from meticulous craftsmanship to dazzling skit performances. Celebrate your passion and hard work, and get valuable feedback from some of the best in the community.

🔗 Sign up on our [Contests Page]!

Meet Our Judges!

Returning again this year are the talented judges who will be bringing their expertise and passion to the ART2026 Cosplay Contest & Masquerade stage!

Chell Creates

Chell is a master-level cosplayer and digital media creator focused on craftsmanship, costume accuracy, and learning new techniques. She treats every cosplay as a love letter to the media she adores, meticulously documenting her creative process and bringing characters to life through wigs, sewing, and photography. With a deep respect for the art of cosplay, Chell loves connecting with cosplayers through educational panels, creative workshops, and judging craftsmanship competitions at local conventions.

IG @chell.creates

Wendy Yukki

WendyYukki loved anime and video games from a very young age. She first discovered cosplay when she attended her first convention in 2015 and shortly after began teaching herself to make props and armour. Since then, her cosplays have won many awards including 1st place in the open category of the Kimikon 2019 cosplay contest, 1st place in the both 2017 & 2019 Saints Gaming Live cosplay contests, and 2nd place in the journeyman category of the 2017 Windsor ComiCon cosplay contest. With worbla and foam as her main material of choice, she has mastered its use and has found many unique and creative ways to incorporate it in nearly every costume she has made.

IG @wendyyukki

Skye

Skye is a Toronto-based designer and seasoned cosplayer who has been passionately bringing characters to life for over a decade. Having competed in both national and international competitions within Canada and the United States, she prides herself in the craftsmanship that goes into each piece of a costume, from intricate props to intimidating wigs. She is always eager to learn and incorporate new techniques into her craft, and never shies away from the opportunity to share that knowledge with her peers and community.

IG @endless.skies